Well, I guess I have an advantage, having read the adventure (all of the posts, over just a day or so, so they all are 1story, conjoined, story.
First, I did not quite get how/why the decision to go midwing was chosen. Perhaps just preference. High-wing seemed to me to less.costly, a main thrust of the project initially, (as I took it, anyway.) And simpler for the less skilled. Maybe it was an issue of 'public' perception. "No way... I'd be hanging, ready to fall, if I didn't ____ tight/well enough."
Secondly, a pusher prop on fuselage spar was chosen. Many issues were raised. They were admirabley circumvented!!!
Lastly, chains versus pullies fir said prop drive was raised and being a bike repair type I had to notice how chains were disfavored. Apparently they get very very hot in this configuration..I have not had time to mentally addtess the issue, yet. I first thought that chains are not usually subjected to a lateral wind. This would cause plate friction which is unusual. It now occurs to me that the speed of the chain might be greater than on a motorcycle.
All moot points... Just things I noticed. I checked all links during the story. I could not get the results to open when it got the final approval PJK (or something)-1... nor did I see any final DNE or cruise or fuel data. Just curious.
I have not engaged in UL craft recently, but got the bug again. I come from R&D and enjoy design, but am not to proud to borrow ideas. It was a grand read... sorry it ended. Maybe an epilog?
Thanks, one and all!!!
BillSF9c
Near San Francisco CA USoA